CIOF 2026 — China International Optics Fair
📍 Beijing, Beijing — China International Exhibition Centre, Chaoyang
📅 7 Sep 2026 – 9 Sep 2026
Official fair website ↗Updated on 12 Sep 2026 · ⏱ 1 min read
About this fair
CIOF 2026 is officially held from 7 to 9 September 2026 at the China International Exhibition Centre in Beijing (Chaoyang). It brings together the professional optics and eyewear supply chain, including frames, lenses, sunglasses, contact lenses, materials, components, optometric instruments, machinery and manufacturing equipment. For buyers and distributors, the show is useful for comparing design, finishes, OEM suppliers and optical-laboratory solutions in one place. In categories with a health function or direct user contact, buyers should validate destination-market regulatory, documentary and technical requirements before approving a supplier.
Most in-demand products
Frames, ophthalmic lenses, sunglasses, contact lenses, accessories, materials, optometric instruments, machinery and optical-lab equipment.
Sources and verification
Is this trade fair worth visiting?
✓ Yes
Yes, especially if you source Consumer & Home Goods, Pharmaceuticals & Health, want to compare samples in person or negotiate with several manufacturers in a few days.
— Not necessarily
Probably not if your product belongs to a different sector than Consumer & Home Goods, Pharmaceuticals & Health, you already have verified suppliers and only need repeat orders, or the potential volume does not justify the trip.
Tips for visitors
Clearly distinguish fashion products, optical devices and professional equipment. Request the certificates and tests required for the exact category, material specifications and traceability for critical lenses or components.
Registration & entry
Location and what's nearby
Quick guide to Beijing
What to see
Forbidden City
Imperial palace, the largest ancient wooden complex in the world
Great Wall (Mutianyu section)
The best-preserved and least crowded section near Beijing
Temple of Heaven
Imperial religious complex surrounded by a large park
Nanluoguxiang Hutongs
Traditional lanes with shops and cafés
Getting around
Beijing's metro is extensive and cheap, though the major fair venues (NCIEC in Shunyi) are somewhat far from downtown: allow 45-60 minutes by taxi from the center.
On local networks in mainland China, some international services may be restricted or unavailable. If you rely on them for work, prepare a connectivity solution that complies with current rules before travelling and do not depend on a single app. Hong Kong operates under a different internet regime.
Most used apps
Before your trip
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